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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:28 PM
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can i use an 99+ rear cover gasket on a 98 LS1 motor ? i know they're different, but enough to have to use the 98 gasket ? thanx
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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I've used my 98 cover on the newer blocks with no problems. The 98 is actually a heavier made cover if you ask me.
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other way around, have 98 block and cover, want to know if i can use the 99+ gasket...thanx for the reply
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Old Sep 10, 2007 | 11:08 PM
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i don't see why not. i have a 98 tore down at the moment and called myself looking it over pretty good and didn't see any reason why u couldn't swap back and forth.
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did the original gasket have 2 separate holes or 1 long one ?
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Why not run down to the local deal and ask to compare both ?

Can you modify the gasket ?
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Can you modify the gasket ?
I would not modify the gasket. They are cheap enough, so get the correct one.

Keith
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